The Girl on the Train Review : The story follows Mira Kapoor (Parineeti Chopra), a once feisty lawyer who is grappling with the trauma of losing her child, her beloved husband, and her flourishing career, one high-risk case at a time. Compounding her troubles, a rare form of amnesia resulting from a car accident plunges her into alcoholism.
Movie Ratings
| Release Date | 26 February 2021 |
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| Language | Hindi |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Duration | 2h 01min |
| Cast | Parineeti Chopra, Aditi Rao Haydari, Kirti Kulhari, Avinash Tiwari, Vishakh Vadgama, Sammy Jonas Heaney |
| Director | Ribhu Dasgupta |
| Writer | Ribhu Dasgupta, Viddesh Malandkar |
| Cinematography | Tribhuvan Babu, Sadineni |
| Music | Pritam |
| Producer | Vivek B Agrawal, Shibashish Sarkar |
| Production | Reliance Entertainment |
| Certificate | 18+ |
However, a glimmer of hope, or perhaps obsession, enters her life in the form of Nusrat John (Aditi Rao Hydari), whom Mira admires during her daily commute on the Redbridge-to-Greenwich train route. But Mira’s solace is short-lived when Nusrat is found dead in a forest, and Mira’s digital footprint implicates her at the crime scene.
Directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, this Hindi adaptation of Paula Hawkins’ novel retains the gloomy and gothic essence of the psychological thriller. Parineeti Chopra’s portrayal of Mira initially lacks sincerity but gains momentum in the second half, delivering a satisfactory climax. Dasgupta effectively adds drama and twists to the narrative, successfully building anticipation for the resolution. Kirti Kulhari shines as Detective Bagga, bringing conviction to her character, while Aditi Rao Hydari offers a refreshing contrast to the dark atmosphere.
The film’s grim atmosphere is enhanced by the meticulous work of the costume and makeup teams, complemented by Sunil Nigvekar’s set design. Sangeeth Varghese’s editing remains taut, though the music by Gilad Benamram occasionally detracts from the seriousness of the plot. Overall, “The Girl On The Train” is a commendable effort, but falls short of being Bollywood’s definitive rendition of the cult classic, lacking an unabashed approach and sharper editing.
